Controls (Work from Home) - Direct Hire

Job Description This is a full time, permanent position with benefits. This position gives you the option to work from when not traveling to customer sites. Annual average travel to customer locations is 40% and includes local and overnight trips. This position promises a challenging environment with exposure to many diverse industries and manufacturing communities. This position offers competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, a full benefits package, and a very open family oriented work environment. Skills Overview Desired main skills include: PLC/HMI programming, control panel design abilities, overall knowledge of manufacturing engineering and project management. Good communication skills and attention to details. Additional desirable skills: SCADA programming, sales and estimating experience relative to industrial control systems, vision system engineering, and robot programming. Roles and responsibilities will include: Responsible for the design and implementation of automated control systems. • Control panel design (hardware design) • Specification and sizing of all required components • Selection and sizing of enclosures (Inc. heat load calculations) • Mark ups to existing drawing sets for CAD detailing • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and any applicable electrical design standards • Software design/development • Design, development, and testing of PLC based logic • Design, development, and testing of HMI based logic • Design, development, and testing of SCADA and network software • Startup and Commissioning • On site testing and validation of new and retrofitted control systems • Debug of electrical wiring issues • Supervision of the installing electrical contractor • System check out of all I/O, alarms/faults, and modes of operation • Development of technical documentation (i.e. O&M manuals, network diagrams, etc.) • Operator training • Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority & adheres to objectives for ergonomics, health/safety & housekeeping • Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets Qualifications Required: • Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across major platforms. (i.e. Rockwell/AB and Siemens products) • High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult. • High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. • Self-motivated individual with a high level of resourcefulness. • Experience using, understanding, and documenting schematics and design notes. • Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours. Preferred: • Experience with PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting across various additional platforms. (i.e. GE, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc.). • Experience with programming and setting up vision systems. • Experience with manipulation, set-up, and programming of robotic systems. • Experience with various bus topologies. (i.e. Profibus, Interbus-S, As-I, etc.). • Experience setting up and configuring VFD's. • Experience in fluid power design (hydraulics and pneumatics) • SCADA system software development experience • Custom software development (i.e. MS SQL, VB, etc.) Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (prefer Electrical) with a minimum of (2) years' experience within a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.